Ilhan Omar introduces bill to cancel rent, mortgage payments during coronavirus pandemic

Legislation has been introduced that would cancel rent and mortgage payments for Americans during the coronavirus pandemic. This would be available to all Americans regardless of income or employment.

How to spot a counterfeit stimulus check: Secret Service, Treasury warn against coronavirus relief fraud

The Secret Service and the Treasury Department are working together to help individuals protect themselves from counterfeit stimulus checks, as the Trump administration plans to mail millions of coronavirus relief checks to Americans later this month.

Minnesota death toll from COVID-19 rises to 143, case total reaches 2,470

As of Monday, the deaths of 143 Minnesotans have been attributed to COVID-19. The total number of positive cases has now reached  2,470. However, health officials say the number of confirmed cases is still considered to be an undercount due to a lack of widespread testing. 

90 workers test positive for COVID-19 at Tyson Foods plant in Tennessee

Public health officials said a cluster of COVID-19 cases were reported at a Tyson Foods plant in Goodlettsville, located just outside of Nashville.

Reports suggest many have had coronavirus with no symptoms

Based on known cases, health officials have said the virus usually causes mild or moderate flu-like illness. Now evidence is growing that a substantial number of people may have no symptoms at all.

Bolinas to offer free coronavirus tests to all residents

Bolinas in Marin County is pioneering an effort to test all residents and first responders in the secluded small town for the coronavirus.

Picking up groceries? What stores are requesting from shoppers to help keep everyone healthy
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If you're picking up essential supplies, grocery stores have some requests of shoppers to continue to create a healthy shopping environment. Jamie Pfuhl of the MN Grocers Association chatted with the FOX 9 Morning News about ways shoppers can help protect their fellow guests and store workers.

Shake Shack to return $10M small business loan

The burger chain Shake Shack says it will return a small-business loan it got to help weather the coronavirus crisis after topping up its funding.

Six dead from coronavirus after attending same funeral in South Carolina, coroner says

More than a month after a packed funeral in South Carolina, officials said six elderly people who were in attendance in March have died from the coronavirus, according to a coroner's office in South Carolina.

Is COVID-19 the dairy industry’s ‘Black Swan’ event?

On the outskirts of the Twin Cities, a dice throw from Mystic Lake Casino, the Kreuger Farm might seem like the biggest gamble of all. 

Lakeville boxing club keeps Parkinson's class fighting during pandemic

Despite the closure of gyms during the COVID-19 pandemic, a Lakeville, Minnesota boxing club is determined to keep a special group of people who are battling Parkinson’s fighting on a daily basis.

COVID-19 in Wisconsin: 220 deaths, 1,190 hospitalizations

The state of Wisconsin says 220 people have died from COVID-19 as of Sunday, according to new statistics released Sunday. 

Minnesota Historical Society closes sites & museums through June 30

The Minnesota Historical Society announced it will keep its historic sites, museums and library closed and cancel all in-person events, field trips and rentals through June 30 in response to concerns over COVID-19. 

Minnesota death toll from COVID-19 rises to 134, case total reaches 2,356

As of Sunday, the deaths of 134 Minnesotans have been attributed to COVID-19. The total number of positive cases has now reached 2,356. However, health officials say the number of confirmed cases is still considered to be an undercount due to a lack of widespread testing.